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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. This decision details the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each party. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. These terms are laid out in the final judgment.

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Compliance Digest – October 28

Account Recovery

Plaintiff’s counsel has been foreclosed from bringing claims under the licensing statute due to scores of default judgments entered against consumers in previously filed collection actions as state courts have held that any such claim should have been brought in the collection action under the Entire Controversy Doctrine.

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Massachusetts was among the few states that had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act. Not Just Domestication — Enforcement, Too.

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Can Debtors Be Legally Forced To Pay Debt With Their Cryptocurrency

Nexa Collect

Individuals can be legally forced to pay their debts with their cryptocurrency, but the creditor must have a judgment which states that the debtor is obligated to pay off the debt, including any cryptocurrency they own. Debtors are legally bound to pay their liabilities like outstanding credit cards or unpaid bills etc.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.

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What If I Don’t Pay My Credit Card Bill?

Credit Corp

This prompts a charge-off, where a creditor closes your account and writes off your debt as a loss. Collection agencies may contact you frequently, but you have certain legal rights related to debt collection. If a collection agency violates any state or federal laws, you also have the right to consult with an attorney.

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Are You Waiving Your Rights by Signing a Contract?

FFGN COLLECT NY

While the underlying agreement or contract may seem straightforward, you need to do a thorough evaluation to make sure you aren’t waiving your legal rights by signing the contract. This clause in the contract gave the creditor permission not to comply with the New York statute.